How To Fix KE0C002 - Special character "&" cannot be used for ratio "&"

KE0C002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Special character "&" cannot be used for ratio "&"

What causes this issue?

Ratio &V2& cannot contain any special characters. Allowed characters
are letters, numbers, and "_".

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C002 - Special character "&" cannot be used for ratio "&" ?

  The SAP error message KE0C002 indicates that there is an issue with the use of special characters, specifically the ampersand ("&"), in a ratio definition within the Controlling (CO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a ratio in a report or a calculation that does not allow special characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special Character Usage: The error is triggered because the ratio you are trying to define or use contains the special character "&", which is not permitted in this context.
  Incorrect Input: The input might have been copied from another source where the special character was included inadvertently.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration setting that does not allow special characters in certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Special Characters: Review the ratio definition and remove any special characters, particularly the "&". Ensure that the ratio is defined using only alphanumeric characters and valid symbols.
  Check Input Fields: If you are copying